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Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,000

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,233

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelForteTaurus
TrimEXSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $38,155
Base Invoice $20,130 $35,025
Premium Plus Package 4,490  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Remote start 495 425
Cargo net 50  
Rear spoiler 295  
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Premium Plus Package 4,119  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Remote start 410 398
Cargo net 42  
Rear spoiler 244  
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Options (change) 5,805 5,075
Options (change) 5,208 4,444
Destination 895 795
Total Price $28,000 $44,025
Total Invoice $26,233 $40,264

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,841
Model Year20172012
ModelForteTaurus
TrimEXSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/45-19
Total Price$28,000$44,025
Adjustments for Features0-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,000$41,630
Total Invoice$26,233$40,264
Adjustments for Features0-2,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,233$38,074

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172012
ModelForteTaurus
TrimEXSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,025$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,190

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172012
ModelForteTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length179.5 in202.9 in
Width70.1 in76.2 in
Height56.3 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested357575%
Total Not Requested120025%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested170054%
Total Not Requested145046%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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